[TR] [Spits] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

[Joe Curry]

Yeah, my car was first converted to a Lucas alternator and after I kept
adding electrical stuff, I finally over-drove the capabilities of that wimpy
Lucas unit.  The Bosche was the cat's meow!

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:bill at gingerich.us] 
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:11 PM
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Subject: RE: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

Joe,

Valid point.  My experience with the MkI is rather limited.  I was not aware
they used a larger wire with the generator.  I was thinking more of the
later cars.

Bill



-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist at cox.net] 
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:58 PM
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Subject: RE: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

I suppose you are correct, but since mine is on a Mk1 using that very large
wire that previously powered the generator, it was not necessary.

Joe

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Subject: RE: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

It's also a good idea to run a larger "charge" wire from alternator to
solenoid to handle the higher output current.

BillG
Newalla, OK


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Subject: Re: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

My suggestionis to do the Bosche conversion.  It is both electronically and
mechanically a direct swap.  The only thing that might be different is a
different size belt.

It is for a 78-80 Ford Fiesta.

Not only will it cure the noise but it will generate a full 55 amps to power
any sort of accessories that you choose to install.

Joe